Introduction to Minecraft Servers

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A Minecraft server is a player-owned or business-owned multiplayer game server within the 2011 Mojang video game Minecraft. Players can start their own server either by setting up one on their computers or by using a hosting provider.

Types of Minecraft Servers

There are three main types of Minecraft servers:

1. Public Servers: These are servers that anyone can join. They often have a lot of players and offer different types of gameplay, from survival games to build battles.

2. Private Servers: These are servers that are often used by groups of friends or specific communities. They are not open to the public, and you usually need an invitation to join.

3. Realms: These are personal multiplayer servers, run by Minecraft, just for you and your friends. Mojang runs these servers and they are available 24/7.

Benefits of Running Your Own Minecraft Server

Running your own Minecraft server has several benefits:

• Control: You have complete control over the server's rules, the players who can join, and the mods or plugins you want to use.

• Community: Running a server can help you build a community of players who enjoy the same things you do.

• Learning Opportunity: Setting up and managing a server can be a great way to learn more about computers, networking, and server management.

Basic Requirements for Setting Up a Minecraft Server

Setting up a Minecraft server requires the following:

• A computer with enough power to run both the server and your Minecraft game.
• A licensed copy of the game.
• A good internet connection with enough bandwidth to support multiple players.
• Basic knowledge of networking and computer systems.

In the next unit, we will go through a step-by-step guide on how to set up your first Minecraft server.